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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-38642
CVE-2021-38642:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft Edge for iOS Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2021-38642) was disclosed on September 2, 2021. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Edge for iOS platforms and was assigned an Important severity rating (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM) from NIST with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. Microsoft Corporation assessed it with a higher CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform spoofing attacks, potentially affecting the confidentiality and integrity of the system with low impact (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update to Microsoft Edge version 93.0.961.38 or later to mitigate the risk (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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